Stephen Lee Romine

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The legal Firm of Cohen, Foster & Romine covers these four key practice areas of the law:
* Criminal Defense
* Civil Litigation
* Commercial Litigation
* Qui Tam / False Claims Act or Whistle Blower actions

Trial attorneys Barry A. Cohen, Todd Foster and Stephen L. Romine lead a criminal defense, civil litigation, complex business litigation and medical malpractice law firm based in Tampa, FL.

Founded by legendary litigation attorney Barry A. Cohen, the firm has earned a reputation for holding multinational corporations and governmental agencies accountable for their bullying of and abusive tactics towards the economically weak.

Todd Foster’s exceptional trial skills draw upon his former experience within the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice, and over 15 years of federal and state criminal defense experience to effectively dispatch white-collar criminal charges including bank, mortgage, tax and securities fraud matters.

Stephen Romine has established himself where it matters most, in the courtroom, before a judge and jury. Mr. Romine is a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a certification bestowed upon less than 1% of active attorneys.
In addition, the team of trial attorneys at Cohen, Foster & Romine also specialize in: product and premises liability, wrongful death, whistle blower/qui tam actions, and catastrophic personal injuries.

Board Certified Attorney, Criminal Trial - Florida Bar

Stephen Lee Romine
Cohen Foster & Romine PA
201 E Kennedy Blvd #1000
Tampa FL 33602-5827
Tel: 813 225-1655
Fax: 813 225-1921

Stephen Romine is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, a distinction held by less than 1% of all Florida attorneys. As a recognized specialist in criminal trial law, Romine has represented clients in state and federal court, police internal affairs investigations, cases before the Judicial Qualifications Commission and civil matters related to criminal cases. Romine was recognized as one of the top Florida criminal defense attorneys in Law & Politics’ 2006 inaugural edition of Florida Super Lawyers and holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest recognition for legal skill and integrity.

In addition to his litigation practice, Romine has been successful before both the Second District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. His appellate work has led to a number of published opinions, including a landmark Florida Supreme Court decision upholding his minor client’s right to privacy in consensual sex. That decision prompted the legislature to modernize Florida law governing the age range of lawful sexual consent.

Stephen Romine is a former prosecutor and assistant public defender. He served as president of the Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and chapter representative for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, he is a former adjunct professor in the criminology program at St. Leo University and has lectured on criminal law matters at the University of South Florida, the criminal justice center at St. Petersburg College and the Pinellas County School system.